Joe Hendry Reflects on Historic WrestleMania Debut Against Randy Orton

Joe Hendry made a notable appearance at WrestleMania 41 Night 2, stepping in for Kevin Owens, who was sidelined due to a neck injury. Hendry, then the TNA World Champion, answered Randy Orton's open challenge, making history as the first reigning TNA Champion to compete at WrestleMania, despite not winning the match.

Reflecting on this significant moment during a segment on WWE Radio, Hendry shared his surprise upon receiving a call from Triple H regarding the opportunity. He expressed disbelief at the prospect of facing Orton and felt uncertain about his participation until the night before the event.

Hendry noted the positive fan response during the match, describing the experience as a dream come true. He kept his appearance under wraps, only informing a select few to prevent leaks. Following WrestleMania, he continued to find success in WWE NXT, where he captured the NXT Championship.